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Fighting Irish Eyes Are Smiling in New Canaan
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Saint Patrick’s Day is a time when the world can celebrate the Irish, and perhaps nowhere—at least in this country—does this better than the University of Notre Dame. When you think of Notre Dame, one of the first things that comes to mind is the legacy of its athletic program, the Fighting Irish. And by mere coincidence, two of the biggest icons of Notre Dame athletics reside right here in New Canaan: football legend Terry Hanratty and basketball great Pat Garrity. Hanratty was a three-year starter and two-time All-American at quarterback for the Irish, leading them to a national championship in 1966. His school record for career touchdown passes stood for nearly four decades.